Become the first eQSL champion
Compete for the title of Kazakhstan's strongest student esports football player.
Student EA SPORTS FC 26 tournamentRegistration open
KFF eQSL 2026
Represent your university or college
For the first time within the national student football league Qazaqstan Student League, the eQSL esports football competition brings together students of Kazakhstan's universities and colleges.
PlayStation 5EA SPORTS FC 2616+
- Online qualifier — November 14–15
- Grand final — December 2, Astana
Applications open until November 9, 18:00
Participant path
The first eQSL season
Registration
Until November 9, 2026, 18:00
Online qualifier
November 14–15, 2026
Grand final
December 2, 2026 · Astana
Qazaqstan Student League · KFF Esports
The first national student league eQSL
Students · Esports football · Kazakhstan
The first national student EA SPORTS FC 26 tournament, where the strongest players from Kazakhstan's universities and colleges compete for the eQSL champion title.
Play · Study · Represent
Represent your university or college
Play for your educational institution at the national level.
A path to new opportunities
The eQSL final opens the way to new projects, competitive experience and growth in esports football.
Who can take part?
You can take part if:
- you are a current student of a university or college in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- you are a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- you are 16 or older;
- you have a PlayStation 5 console and an active PS Plus subscription;
- you have a PSN ID (PlayStation account);
- you own EA SPORTS FC 26.
Applications open until November 9, 18:00
How the online qualifier works
November 14–15Double eliminationWinners — BO3Losers — BO1
All players
start in the upper bracket
Winners
Upper bracket · BO3
Win — the player stays in Winners
First loss — drop to Losers
8
Players left in Winners
4 qualification BO3 matches
4 winners → grand final
Losers
Lower bracket · BO1
Win — the run continues
Loss — eliminated
4
4 players
came through the lower bracket and keep their chance
The 4 players eliminated from Winners move to the last Losers round
Last Losers round
4 from Losers + 4 from Winners
8 players · 4 BO1 matches
4 winners → grand final
Online qualifier result
Grand final · 8 players
4 from Winners + 4 from Losers
December 2 · Astana
Read the tournament regulations for the full format.
eQSL Grand Final
AstanaDecember 2, 2026
The eQSL Grand Final takes place on December 2, 2026 in Astana.
In the final stage, the eight strongest players with the best results in the online qualifier continue the fight for the title of the first eQSL champion.
The organizer covers travel, meals and accommodation for the finalists.
Don't miss the eQSL matches
Broadcast details for eQSL will be published closer to the tournament date.
Subscribe to the official KFF Esports YouTube channel so you don't miss the start of the broadcast.
Recordings of the UEFA eEuro national qualifier and of international competitions featuring the Kazakhstan national team are already available on the channel.
Register for eQSL
Applications open until November 9, 18:00
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part in eQSL?
A participant must be a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a current university or college student, and at least 16 years old by the time registration closes.
Can I play on PlayStation 4, Xbox or PC?
No. All matches are played on PlayStation 5 only.
What do I need to take part in eQSL?
You will need a PlayStation 5, EA SPORTS FC 26, an active PlayStation Plus subscription, a stable internet connection and the latest version of the game.
Can I register several gaming accounts?
No. Each participant may register only one PSN ID and must use that account throughout the tournament.
Where are the schedule and bracket published?
The schedule, bracket, official information and referee decisions are published on the official website esports.kff.kz, on the official Instagram @esports.kff page and on the official Discord server of the tournament.
How do I file a protest?
A protest must be submitted no later than 15 minutes after the end of the match via the official Discord server. A complaint without supporting materials may be rejected.
Who pays for the finalists' trip?
For the eight players who reach the offline final, the organizer covers travel and meals.
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